WDIY Headlines
Thursday's vote, which was mostly along party lines, clears the way for a rescission package to move to the Senate for a final vote. If approved, the package would claw back funding for public media stations and foreign aid programs.
June 9 - 15, 2025

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Inflation remains steady at 2.4%. Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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On this episode of Your Financial Choices, Laurie Siebert discusses various major life events that may require more in depth financial planning.
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Jack McCallum tells the story of a fishing contest that his son participated in during a family trip of a lifetime, and reveals the questions that surround it.
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A raid in Bethlehem by federal immigration officials has caused an uproar in the community. WDIY's Max Barajas has more details.
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Lehigh Valley Hospital in Muhlenberg conducted their groundbreaking ceremony to start operations in their ER. WDIY's Max Barajas has more.
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After signaling that Khalil could be released Friday, Judge Michael Farbiarz accepted the government's shifting explanation for Khalil's continued detention.
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On Saturday, anti-Trump demonstrations are being planned around the country, as well as a military parade in Washington, D.C. Saturday is also President Trump's 79th birthday.
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Early satellite imagery appears to show some damage at Iran's main site.
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People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.
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The cheap convenience of the "millennial lifestyle subsidy" has gone - does "buy now, pay later" fill in the gaps?